PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC. TRIODETIC*

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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC. TRIODETIC*
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2009
(UNAUDITED)
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“Notice to Reader”
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Plaintree
Systems Inc. for the three months ended June 30, 2009 have been prepared by
management and approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the
Company. These statements have not been reviewed by the Company’s external auditors.
Date: August 27, 2009
“David Watson”
_____________
David Watson
CEO
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in Canadian dollars)
June 30 2009
(unaudited)
Current assets
Cash
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $nil (2009 - $98,560)
Unbilled Revenue
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other receivables
$
Due from related parties (Note 3)
Property, plant and equipment, net
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deferred revenue
March 31 2009
(audited)
1,176,299
$
1,451,729
2,825,132
17,914
2,477,696
193,173
2,617,523
890,924
2,862,871
89,529
443,558
313,579
7,133,772
3,125,245
8,226,155
3,145,419
$
10,259,017
$
11,371,574
$
1,208,358
87,220
$
1,582,234
159,042
Due to related parties - other - current portion (Note 6)
Due to related parties - convertible debentures - current portion (Note 5)
134,028
-
194,028
176,009
Long term debt - current portion (Note 9)
142,680
1,572,286
174,611
2,285,924
Due to related parties - convertible debentures (Note 5)
Due to related parties - other (Note 7)
Due to related parties - line of credit (Note 8)
Due to related parties - demand loan (Note 8)
247,672
2,568,126
1,063,851
61,314
247,672
2,491,172
1,056,653
829,601
Long term debt (Note 9)
1,002,728
1,006,616
6,515,976
7,917,638
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Shareholders' equity
Share capital (Note 10)
Preferred shares 18,325 outstanding;
Common shares 12,925,253 outstanding;
(March 31, 2009 - 12,522,143)
Additional paid in capital
Equity component of convertible debentures
Deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
APPROVED BY THE BOARD:
____________________________
97,766,444
41,681
943,061
(94,561,071)
(447,075)
97,586,741
40,232
943,061
(94,669,024)
(447,075)
3,743,041
3,453,936
10,259,017
$
11,371,574
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(in Canadian dollars)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2009
(unaudited)
Revenue
Product and service revenue
Management services revenue
2008
(unaudited)
2,897,013
51,350
2,948,363
Cost of revenue
Cost of products sold
Cost of services
$
6,841,758
6,841,758
1,693,304
4,373,130
4,373,130
1,255,060
2,468,628
130,364
1,147,107
253,346
311,611
382,579
88,468
32,937
1,068,941
Income (loss) from operations
107,953
1,399,687
Income before taxes
Income tax benefit
107,953
1,399,687
Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income
Cummulative dividends on preferred shares
107,953
366,500
1,513,593
366,500
(258,547)
1,147,093
Basic (loss) earnings per share
($0.02)
$0.12
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
($0.02)
$0.09
Gross margin
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing
Finance and administration
Research and development
Interest expense
Loss on foreign exchange
Net (loss) income attributable to common shares
1,679,394
13,910
274,737
370,631
42,408
328,967
-
113,906
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
12,925,253
12,522,143
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
12,925,253
13,117,823
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(in Canadian dollars)
Operating
Net income
Items not affecting cash:
Amortization of property, plant and equipment
Interest on due to related party - convertible debentures
Interest on due to related party - line of credit
Interest on due to related party - demand loan
Stock-based compensation expense
Changes in non-cash operating working capital
Three Months Ended June 30,
2009
2008
$
$
85,665
3,694
7,198
3,222
1,449
371,255
580,436
Investing
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Financing
Distributions to shareholders
Repayment of long term debt
Repayment of related parties - convertible debentures
Increase (repayment) of related parties - other
Increase of related parties - line of credit
Repayment (increase) due to related parties - demand loan
Dividends on preferred shares
NET CASH (OUTFLOW) INFLOW
2,013,122
3,689,337
(65,491)
(434,065)
(35,819)
16,954
(771,509)
(790,374)
(1,500,000)
(21,503)
(1,340,240)
(2,222,577)
1,016,875
1,394,411
(2,673,034)
582,238
1,451,729
$
1,513,593
119,151
3,694
16,875
22,902
(275,430)
Cash, beginning of period
Cash, end of period
107,953
1,176,299
1,759,208
$
2,341,446
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
These interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Plaintree
Systems Inc. (“Plaintree”), Hypernetics Ltd. (“Hypernetics”) and 4439112
Canada Inc., which through a wholly-owned subsidiary owns all of the share
capital of Triodetic Building Products Inc. and other subsidiaries (the “Triodetic
Group of Companies”). On April 1, 2008, Plaintree acquired Hypernetics and
the Triodetic Group of Companies. Immediately following the completion of the
Acquisition, Plaintree amalgamated the businesses of Hypernetics and Triodetic
Group of Companies into Plaintree (the "Company"). Under the continuity of
interest method, the current and comparative results are presented as if the
companies have always been combined. The Company operates its businesses
through two divisions: Specialty Structures (former business of the Triodetic
Group of Companies) and Electronics (former business of Hypernetics and FSO
business of Plaintree).
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of presentation
These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements follow the same
accounting policies and methods of their application as the Company’s audited
financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2009. These unaudited interim
consolidated financial statements do not conform in all respects to the
requirements of GAAP for annual financial statements. These unaudited
condensed notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes for
the year ended March 31, 2009.
Inventories
Inventories are valued using a weighted average cost formula and are stated at
the lower of cost and net realizable value. Costs, including an appropriate portion
of fixed and variable overhead expenses, are assigned to inventories held by the
method most appropriate to the particular class of inventory. Net realizable value
represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs of
completion and costs necessary to make the sale.
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
The adoption of CICA 3031 does not constitute a change in the Company’s
accounting policy. The cost of inventories recognized as an expense during the
period was $1,396,875 and $4,017,876 at June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008
respectively. The carrying value of inventory that was pledged as security under
the bank operating lines at June 30, 2009 was a combined total of $300,000.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Amortization is provided using the
Straight Line Method:
Software
Computer equipment
Vehicles
Factory equipment
Office equipment and furniture
Building Improvements
Outside compound
Building
2 years
3 years
4 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
20 years
The Company's policy is to review all long-lived assets for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount as an asset
may not be recoverable. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable, the Company will estimate
the future cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual
disposition and record an impairment of the assets if required.
Revenue recognition and warranties
Revenue from product sales is recorded on shipment when all significant
contractual obligations have been satisfied provided evidence of an arrangement
exists, the price to the customer is fixed and determinable and collection is
probable.
In addition, a provision for potential warranty claims is recorded at the time of sale,
based on warranty terms and prior claims experience. Extended warranty contracts
are sold separately from the product and the associated revenue is recognized over
the term of the agreement.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
Revenue on fixed-price contracts is recognized based on the estimated percentage
of completion of services rendered that reflects the extent of work accomplished.
Management estimates the percentage-of-completion by reference to measures of
performance that are reasonably determinable and are directly related to the
activities critical to completion of the contract. The Company uses this method of
revenue recognition as projected contract revenue and costs may reasonably be
estimated based on the Company’s business practices, methods and historical
experience. This method requires estimates of costs and profits over the entire term
of the contract. Management regularly reviews underlying estimates of project
profitability; revisions to estimates are reflected in the statement of earnings in the
period in which the facts that give rise to the revision become known. Provisions
for estimated losses, if any, are recognized in the period in which the loss is
determined. Contract losses are measured as the amount by which the estimated
costs of the contract exceed the estimated total revenue from the contract.
Progress billings are recorded as deferred revenue to the extent that the billings
exceed revenue recognized to date. Unbilled revenue is recorded to the extent that
revenue has been recognized, but not yet billed to the customer.
Foreign currency translation
Monetary assets and liabilities, which are denominated in currencies foreign to the
local currency of the operation, are translated to the local currency at fiscal year-end
exchange rates, and transactions included in the statements of operations are
translated at rates prevailing during the fiscal year. Exchange gains and losses
resulting from the translation of these amounts are included in the statement of
operations.
The accounts of the Company's wholly owned US subsidiary, which is considered
to be an integrated foreign operation, has been translated into Canadian dollars
using the temporal method of foreign currency translation. Under this method,
monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rate in effect at the balance sheet
date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates. Revenues
and expenses are translated at average rates for the year. Transaction gains or losses
are included in income.
Stock option plans
The Company uses the fair value-based method to measure stock-based
compensation for all stock-based awards.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
Investment tax credits
Investment tax credits are recorded as a reduction of the related expense or cost of
the asset acquired. The benefits are recognized when the Company has complied
with the terms and conditions of the approved grant program or applicable tax
legislation.
Research and development expenditures
Current research costs are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for research and
development equipment, net of related investment tax credits, are capitalized.
Development costs are deferred and amortized when the criteria for deferral under
Canadian generally accepted accounting principles are met, or otherwise, are
expensed as incurred. To date, no such costs have been capitalized.
Use of accounting estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally GAAP
requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent
assets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods presented.
Management makes estimates related to revenue recognition and allowance for
doubtful accounts, useful lives of capital assets, valuation of the investment in
partnership, inventory, stock-based compensation, accrued liabilities, deferred
revenue and bifurcation of convertible debentures. Actual results could differ
from the estimates made by management.
Income taxes
The Company’s future income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
future tax consequences attributable to tax loss carryforwards and to differences
between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities,
and their respective tax bases. Future income tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted or substantively enacted rates expected to apply to
taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to
be reversed or be settled to the extent that such assets are more likely than not to
be realized. The effect on future income tax assets and liabilities of a change in
tax rates is recognized in income in the period of enactment or substantive
enactment. Future income tax assets are recognized to the extent it is more likely
than not to be realized.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
Earnings per share
Earnings per share has been calculated on the basis of net income attributable to
common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year. Income attributable to common shareholders is equal
to net income less the dividends accumulated on the preferred shares. Diluted
earnings per common share is calculated by dividing the applicable net income
attributable to common shareholders by the sum of the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding and all additional common shares that would have been
outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares had been issued during the
period. The Company uses the treasury stock method in determining the
denominator for earnings per share. Under this method it is assumed that the
proceeds from the exercise of options are used to repurchase common shares at the
weighted average market price of the shares for the period.
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value and
their subsequent measurement is dependent on their classification as described
below. Their classification depends on the purpose, for which the financial
instruments were acquired or issued, their characteristics and the Company’s
designation of such instruments. Settlement date accounting is used.
Held-for-trading
Held-for-trading financial assets are financial assets typically acquired for resale
prior to maturity or that are designated as held-for-trading. They are measured at
fair value at the balance sheet date. Fair value fluctuations including interest
earned, interest accrued, gains and losses realized on disposal and unrealized
gains and losses are included in other income.
Financial liabilities designated as held-for-trading are those non-derivative
financial liabilities that the Company elects to designate on initial recognition as
instruments that it will measure at fair value through other interest expense.
These are accounted for in the same manner as held-for-trading assets. The
Company has not designated any non-derivative financial liabilities as held-fortrading.
Held-to-maturity financial assets are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or
determinable payments and a fixed maturity, other than loans and receivables, that
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
an entity has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. These financial
assets are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Available-for-sale
Available-for-sale financial assets are those non-derivative financial assets that
are designated as available-for-sale, or that are not classified as loans and
receivables, held-to-maturity or held-for-trading. Except as mentioned below,
available-for-sale financial assets are carried at fair value with unrealized gains
and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income until realized
when the cumulative gain or loss is transferred to other income.
Available-for-sale financial assets that do not have quoted market prices in an
active market are recorded at cost.
Interest on interest-bearing available-for-sale financial assets is calculated using
the effective interest method.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are accounted for at amortized cost using the effective
interest method.
Other liabilities
Other liabilities are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest method
and include all financial liabilities, other than derivative instruments.
Transaction costs
Transaction costs related to held-for-trading financial assets are expensed
incurred. Transaction costs related to available-for-sale financial assets, held-tomaturity financial assets, other liabilities and loans and receivables are netted
against the carrying value of the asset or liability and are then recognized over the
expected life of the instrument using the effective interest methods.
The Company has made the following classifications:
Cash is required to be classified as held-for-trading and is measured at fair value
with changes in fair value recorded in net income. The carrying amount
approximates fair value.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
Trade accounts receivable and unbilled receivables are required to be classified as
loans and receivables and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are required to
be classified as other financial liabilities and are measured at amortized costs with
interest accretion recorded in net income. Due to the short-term nature of these
assets and liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value.
All loans, bank loans, bonds and debentures or similar debt are measured at
amortized cost with interest accretion recorded in net income.
Changes in accounting policies
In December 2006, the CICA issued Section 3862, Financial Instruments Disclosures; Section 3863, Financial Instruments - Presentation; and Section
1535, Capital Disclosures. All three Sections are applicable to financial
statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2007.
Accordingly, the Company has adopted the new standards for its fiscal year
beginning April 1, 2008. Section 3862 on financial instruments disclosures
requires the disclosure of information about: a) the significance of financial
instruments for the entity's financial position and performance; and b) the nature
and extent of risks arising from financial instruments to which the entity is
exposed during the period and at the balance sheet date, and how the entity
manages those risks. Section 3863 on the presentation of financial instruments is
unchanged from the presentation requirements included in Section 3861. Section
1535 on capital disclosures requires the disclosure of information about an entity's
objectives, policies and processes for managing capital.
In June 2007, the CICA issued Handbook Section 3031, Inventories, which
replaced Section 3030, Inventories. The new Section is applicable to financial
statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2008.
Accordingly, the Company has adopted the new standards for its fiscal year
beginning April 1, 2008. It provides more guidance on the measurement and
disclosure requirements for inventories. The new standard had no impact on the
carrying values of inventory upon adoption.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
3. Due from related parties
Due from related parties at June 30, 2009 consists of $443,558 (March 31, 2009, $313,579) due from Spotton Corporation which is a company controlled by the
CEO of the Company. The balances are due from related parties on demand.
4. Line of Credit
The Company through its Triodetic division has a $550,000 line of credit
available, secured by a general security agreement over all assets and an
assignment of all risk insurance on the assets of the Company. The facility bears
interest at the bank’s prime rate plus 1% per annum and is renewable on an
annual basis. As at June 30, 2009, nil has been drawn against this credit.
The Company executed a revised credit facility arrangement with its banker to
replace the past credit facilities of Hypernetics and Triodetic. Pursuant to the
revised credit facilities, the Company will have a $1M operating bank line of
credit available to be secured by a general security agreement pledged over all
assets, assignment of all risk insurance on the assets of the Company and a
postponement of the amounts due to Targa, companies controlled by Targa and to
senior officers. The facility bears interest at the bank's prime rate plus 0.50%, is
subject to borrower’s covenants and conditions and is renewable on an annual
basis. The Company is currently in the process of completing the paperwork
necessary to put the revised facilities in place.
5. Due to related parties (Convertible Debentures)
The balance of the convertible debenture debt outstanding as at June 30, 2009 is
$247,671 (March 31, 2009 - $423,681). In the three months ended June 30, 2009,
the convertible debentures accrued $3,694 of interest and $179,704 were
converted into common shares. The convertible debentures balance of $247,671
outstanding as at June 30, 2009 consists of interest only.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
6. Due to related parties – other- current portion
March 31,
2009
(audited)
June 30,
2009
(unaudited)
Due to Senior Officers
Due to Shareholders (Class A preferred shares)
44,028
90,000
$
44,028
150,000
$ 134,028
$
194,028
$
As of June 30, 2009, $44,028 (March 31, 2009 - $44,028) remained owing to
senior officers for past services. The amount outstanding is non-interest-bearing
and payable on demand.
The board of directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $10.914052
per Class A preferred share ($200,000 in the aggregate) payable on February 27,
2009 to the holders of record at the close of business on February 23, 2009. The
Class A preferred shares are held by related parties and are entitled to annual
cumulative dividends of 8% on the $1,000 redemption amount of the Class A
preferred shares. The dividend declared is a partial payment of the dividends
accumulated in fiscal 2009. $110,000 of the dividend has been paid and the
remaining $90,000 is listed as dividends payable and is included above as Due to
shareholders.
7. Long – Term Due to related parties (Other)
June 30,
2009
(unaudited)
Due to Senior Officers
Due to Tidal Quality Management Inc.
Due to Targa Group Inc.
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March 31,
2009
(audited)
$2,100,365
332,949
134,812
$2,025,736
330,624
134,812
$2,568,126
$ 2,491,172
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
As at June 30, 2009, a balance of $2,100,365 ($2,025,736 on March 31, 2009)
consisting of $1,679,095 of principal ($1,622,167 on March 31, 2009) and interest
of $421,270 ($403,569 on March 31, 2009) remained owing to senior officers.
These amounts are recorded in Due to related parties – other – long-term as the
parties have agreed not to demand repayment before December 2010.
Until March 31, 2003, the Company leased facilities from a company controlled
by Targa. Lease arrears, including interest of $114,141 (March 31, 2009 $111,816) owing to this related party, amounted to $332,949 (March 31, 2009 $330,624). In 2003, this related party entered into a forbearance agreement with
the Company whereby the Company agreed to repay the amounts owing and the
related party was provided with a security interest in the form of a mortgage on
the property owned by the Company. The forbearance agreement is now in
default. The party has agreed not to demand repayment before September 2010
and is included in Due to related parties – other – long-term.
On April 1, 2008, the principal of $310,386 on a loan from Targa was repaid.
Accumulated interest in the amount of $134,812, (March 31, 2009 - $134,812)
which was in Due to related parties – other – current portion on a loan from Targa
remains outstanding as of June 30, 2009.
The party has agreed not to demand repayment before December 2010 and the
amount is included in Due to related parties – other – long-term.
8. Due to related parties – line of credit and demand loan
During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, a demand loan of up to $1,800,000 and a
revolving line of credit of up to $1,000,000 were established between Targa and
the Company. Under the loan agreements, all amounts advanced to the Company
are payable on demand and bear interest at bank prime plus 2%. The Targa Credit
Facility is secured by a security interest granted over the assets of the Company.
At June 30, 2009, $1,000,000 remained outstanding on the line of credit with
accumulated interest of $63,851 for a balance of $ 1,063,851 ; $nil was drawn
against the revolving demand loan with accumulated interest owing of $61,314
for a balance of $61,314. Targa has agreed that it will not demand repayment
before December 2010 and, accordingly, the amounts are being shown as long
term.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
9. Long-term debt
June 2009
(unaudited)
Bank loan bearing interest at the rate of prime
plus 1.25% per annum, accruing interest only
until May 2008 and due in monthly principal
payments of $4,080 from May 2008 through
April 2013, secured by a general security
agreement.
Bank loan bearing interest at the rate of prime
plus 1.00% per annum, payable in monthly
principal plus interest installments of $4,221,
secured by a general security agreement,
maturing May 2027.
Term loan payable in monthly installments of
$1,007, bearing interest at the rate of prime
plus 0.85% per annum, secured by a mortgage
on a property, maturing February 2012.
Term loan payable in monthly installments of
$1,929, bearing interest at the rate of prime
plus 0.75% per annum, secured by equipment
and a general security agreement, maturing
December 2011.
Term non-revolving loan payable in monthly
installments of $3,161 bearing interest at the
rate of prime plus 1.00% per annum, maturing
September 2018.
191,784
497,287
136,446
51,504
$268,387
$1,145,408
(142,680)
$1,002,728
Current Portion
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March 2009
(audited)
204,187
505,684
138,925
56,865
$275,566
$1,181,227
(174,611)
$1,006,616
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
The Company's credit facilities that were assumed as part of the Acquisition of
Hypernetics and Triodetic Group of Companies, including the bank loan and credit
line (see Note 4, contain certain covenants with respect to maintenance of certain
financial ratios. The Company is renegotiating new credit facilities and related
covenants for the amalgamated entity as a whole.
10. Share Capital
Authorized
Unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series
Class A 8% cumulative dividend; redeemable at the option of the Company at any
time at $1,000 per share plus accrued dividends; non-voting.
Unlimited number of common shares
Pursuant to its acquisition of Hypernetics and Triodetic Group of Companies,
Plaintree issued 9,000 Class A preferred shares to acquire all of the outstanding
shares of Hypernetics and paid $1,500,000 in cash and issued 3,500,000 common
shares and 9,325 Class A preferred shares for all of the outstanding shares of
4439112 Canada Inc.
On April 1, 2008, the Company also completed a share consolidation by
exchanging one new share for every ten existing shares. All references to
common share, option, warrant and per common share amounts for all periods
presented have been retroactively restated to reflect the share consolidation.
11. Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
Net income (loss) per share common share represents net loss attributable to
common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the combined entities during the year. Net loss attributable to
common shareholders represents net income (loss) reduced by the amount of 8%
preferred share dividends accumulated in the period.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
Diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing the applicable
net income (loss) by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding if
potentially dilutive common shares had been issued during the period.
12. Segmented Information
The Company's chief decision maker, the Chief Executive Officer, tracks the
Company's operations as two business segments - the design, development,
manufacture, marketing and support of electronic products, and the design and
manufacture of steel, aluminum and stainless steel specialty structures.
The
revenue and cost of sales as for the periods ending June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008
are presented on the statement of operations.
Revenue by geographic location
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
Management Services revenue
Canada
$51,350
Product Revenue
Canada
United States
Other
Total product revenue
Total revenue
$
$611,108
2,232,782
53,123
$3,830,298
2,235,918
775,542
$2,897,013
$6,841,758
$2,948,363
$6,841,758
All of the management services revenue relates to one related party.
Revenue by division
Electronics
Specialty Structures
Total revenue
June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
$1,327,689
1,620,675
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
$1,193,590
5,648,168
$2,948,363
$6,841,758
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
Net income by division
Electronics
Specialty Structures
June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
$(42,224)
150,176
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
$(139,742)
1,539,429
$107,953
$1,399,687
Total net income
The product revenue concentration (customers with revenues in excess of 10% of
total revenues) is as follows:
June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
Number of customers
% of total revenue
2
55
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
2
32
13. Capital disclosures
The Company manages its capital, being cash, bank term and operating debt and
related party debt, with the primary objective being safeguarding sufficient
working capital to sustain operations and reducing the overall Company debt. The
Company uses bank term debt to finance its capital purchases. The Board of
Directors has not established capital benchmarks or other targets. The Company
has available lines of credits with its bank that are subject to externally imposed
covenants. As at June 30, 2009, the Company was not in compliance with these
covenants but is renegotiating with its bank to reestablish covenants based on the
post amalgamation operations.
14. Financial instruments
These new sections 3862 (on disclosures) and 3863 (on presentation) replace
Section 3861, revising and enhancing its disclosure requirements, and carrying
forward unchanged its presentation requirements. Section 3862 complements the
principles for recognizing, measuring and presenting financial assets and financial
liabilities in Financial Instruments. Section 3863 deals with the classification of
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
financial instruments, from the perspective of the issuer, between liabilities and
equity, the classification of related interest, dividends, losses and gains, and the
circumstances in which financial assets and financial liabilities are offset.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange
rates and interest rates will affect the Company’s income or the value of its
holdings of financial instruments.
Currency risk
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations against the Canadian
dollar as sales are denominated in US dollars and other foreign currencies, while
expenditures are primarily denominated in Canadian dollars. The Company did
not use derivative financial instruments to manage this risk in the quarters ended
June 30, 2009 and 2008. For the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the
Company had a foreign exchange loss of $328,967 and $32,937, respectively. A
10% change in the value of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar would cause
an approximate foreign exchange gain or loss of $387,421 and $165,000,
respectively.
Interest risk
The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk relates primarily to variable interest
rates on bank and related party debt totaling $5,188,718. The variable interest
rates range from prime plus 0.75% to prime plus 2.00%. A 1% change in the
bank prime interest rate causes a $51,887 change in annual interest expense. The
Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to interest
rate fluctuations.
Credit risk
The Company provides credit to its customers in the normal course of operations.
The Company sells its products primarily to large corporations. The Company has
established credit evaluation, approval and monitoring processes to mitigate credit
risk. The Company maintains a provision in allowance for doubtful accounts for
anticipated bad debts. The Company has concentrated credit risk with three
customers that accounted for 71% of its accounts receivable as at June 30, 2009.
As at June 30, 2009 the Company’s aging of accounts receivable was
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
approximately 90% under sixty days, 5% over 60 days and 5% over 90 days and
the allowance for doubtful accounts was $NIL.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial
obligations as they fall due. The Company’s manages its liquidity risk by review
on an ongoing basis its capital requirements. The Company completed its
acquisition of Hypernetics Inc and Triodetic Group of Companies at the
beginning of the current fiscal year. While the newly amalgamated entity showed
significant revenue, net income and positive cash flow; there are no assurances
that it will continue to achieve this profitability going forward.
As at June 30, 2009, the Company has a positive working capital and other long
term related party debt including a line of credit and a demand loan. While the
related parties have agreed not to demand the line of credit or the demand loan
through at least December 2010, there is no assurance that they will delay beyond
that.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
The Company accrues expenses when incurred. Accounts are deemed payable
once an event occurs that requires payment by a specific date. As at June 30, 2009
over 77% of accounts that are payable are current.
Fair values
The carrying values of accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued
liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short term to maturity.
“Cash”, “accounts receivable”, “accounts payable” and “accrued liabilities”, “due
to related parties – convertible debentures”, “due to related parties – other” and”
long term debt” are all financial instruments whose fair values approximate their
carrying value.
Other comprehensive income (OCI)
The company has not included a statement of other comprehensive income
because there are no adjustments arising from the implementation of the financial
instruments standards that would affect OCI either retroactively or in the current
period. As a result net income is equivalent to OCI for both the current and prior
periods.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
15. New accounting pronouncements
Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the Canadian Institute of
Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) issued Section 3064, Goodwill and Intangible
Assets, replacing Section 3062, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and Section
3450, Research and Development Costs. Section 3064 establishes standards for
the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of goodwill subsequent
to its initial recognition and of intangible assets by profit-oriented enterprises. The
adoption of this policy did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial
statements and disclosure.
Recent accounting pronouncements
International Financial Reporting Standards
On February 13, 2008, the Accounting Standards Board confirmed that the use of
IFRS will be required for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, for
publicly accountable profit-oriented enterprises. After that date, IFRS will replace
Canadian GAAP for those enterprises. While IFRS is based on a conceptual
framework similar to Canadian GAAP, there are significant differences with
respect to recognition, measurement and disclosures. The Company is in the
process of developing a plan for the implementation of IFRS and will assess the
impact of the differences in accounting standards on the Company’s consolidated
financial statements. It is not possible to quantify the impact of these differences
at this time. The Company expects to make changes to processes and system
before the 2011 fiscal year, in time to enable the Company to record transactions
under IFRS. Training and additional resources will be utilized to ensure timely
conversion to IFRS.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
Business Combinations
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) issued CICA
Handbook Section 1582, Business Combinations, Section 1601, Consolidated
Financial statements and Section 1602, Non-Controlling Interests. These sections
replace the former Section 1581, Business Combinations and Section 1600,
Consolidated Financial Statements and establish a new section for accounting for
a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary. These sections provide the Canadian
equivalent to International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 3, Business
Combinations (January 2008) and International Accounting Standard 27,
Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements (January 2008). CICA 1582 is
effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on/after the
beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on/after January 1, 2011.
CICA 1601 and CICA 1602 apply to interim and annual consolidated financial
statements relating to years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.
Management is evaluating the impact of these standards on its financial
statements.
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PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
For the three month period ended June 30, 2009
Date – August 27, 2009
The following discussion and analysis is the responsibility of management and has been reviewed
by the Audit Committee of Plaintree Systems Inc (“Plaintree” or the “Company”) and approved
by the Board of Directors of Plaintree. The Board of Directors carries out its responsibilities for
the financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis principally through the Audit
Committee, which is comprised exclusively of independent directors.
The following discussion of the financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of
operations of Plaintree for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 should be read in
conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2009 (the “Consolidated Statements”) as well as Management’s Discussion and
Analysis,[ audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes of Plaintree for the year ended
March 31, 2009 (“Fiscal 2009 Statements”)]. Historical results of operations, percentage
relationships and any trends that may be inferred there from are not necessarily indicative of the
operating results of any future period. All amounts are in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise
stated, and in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
Caution Regarding Forward Looking Information
This MD&A of the Company contains certain statements that, to the extent not based on historical
events, are forward-looking statements based on certain assumptions and reflect Plaintree’s
current expectations. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements
evaluating market and general economic conditions, and statements regarding growth strategy
and future-oriented project revenue, costs and expenditures. Actual results could differ materially
from those projected and should not be relied upon as a prediction of future events. A variety of
inherent risks, uncertainties and factors, many of which are beyond Plaintree’s control, affect the
operations, performance and results of Plaintree and its business, and could cause actual results
to differ materially from current expectations of estimated or anticipated events or results. Some
of these risks, uncertainties and factors include the impact or unanticipated impact of: companies
evaluating Plaintree’s products delaying purchase decisions; current, pending and proposed
legislative or regulatory developments in the jurisdictions where Plaintree operates; change in tax
laws; political conditions and developments; intensifying competition from established competitors
and new entrants in the free space optical industry; technological change; currency value
fluctuation; general economic conditions worldwide, including in China; Plaintree's success in
developing and introducing new products and services, expanding existing distribution channels,
developing new distribution channels and realizing increased revenue from these channels. This
list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of Plaintree’s forward-looking statements.
Plaintree undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or
circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results otherwise.
Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Readers should
also carefully review the risks concerning the business of the Company and the industries in
which it operates generally described in the documents filed from time to time with Canadian
securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC).
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Located in Arnprior, Ontario, Plaintree historically developed and manufactured the
WAVEBRIDGE series of FSO wireless links using Class 1, eye-safe light emitting diode
technology providing high-speed network connections for cable companies, internet service
providers, traditional telco’s, global system for mobile or cellular operators, airports and campus
networks.
Acting as a replacement for cable, fiber or radio frequency systems, the
WAVEBRIDGE links offer broadband access with no spectrum interference problems, and same
day installation for rapid network deployment.
On April 1, 2008 the Company completed an acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of all of the issued and
outstanding share capital of (i) Hypernetics Limited (“Hypernetics”); and (ii) 4439112 Canada Inc.
which owned all of the share capital of Triodetic Holdings Inc. and other subsidiaries including
Triodetic Building Products Inc. (the “Triodetic Group of Companies”). Following the Acquisition,
Hypernetics and 4439112 Canada Inc., including 4439112 Canada Inc.’s wholly-owned Canadian
incorporated subsidiaries and excluding its US incorporated subsidiary, were amalgamated into
Plaintree. The businesses of Hypernetics and the Triodetic Group of Companies are now being
operated as separate divisions of Plaintree. See “Related Party Transactions – Acquisition of
Hypernetics and the Triodetic Group of Companies” for additional information. Unless otherwise
indicated, a reference to Plaintree or Company in this document shall be a reference to the
amalgamated Plaintree.
Hypernetics was established in 1972 and was a manufacturer of avionic components for various
applications including aircraft antiskid braking, aircraft instrument indicators, solenoids, high purity
valves and permanent magnet alternators. The legacy Hypernetics business is managed as the
Electronics division of Plaintree.
The Triodetic Group of Companies had over 40 years of experience as a design/build
manufacturer of steel, aluminum and stainless steel specialty structures such as commercial
domes, free form structures, barrel vaults, space frames and industrial dome coverings. The
legacy Triodetic business is managed as the Specialty Structures division of Plaintree.
The total purchase price for both Hypernetics and the Triodetics Group of Companies was paid
by the Company by the combination of $1,500,000 cash, the issuance of 3,500,000 common
shares (35,000,000 pre-consolidation) of the Company and the issuance of 18,325 Class A
preferred shares of the Company (having a redemption value of $18,325,000).
Concurrent with the Acquisition, Targa Group Inc., a company controlled by William David
Watson II and Nora Watson and Plaintree’s largest shareholder, provided a credit facility of up to
$2.8 million to Plaintree, consisting of (a) a demand loan of $1.8 million; and (b) a revolving $1
million credit line. All amounts advanced to Plaintree are payable on demand and bear interest at
a rate per annum equal to 2% above the prime lending rate of the Company’s banker as from
time to time determined. The credit facility is secured by a security interest granted over the
assets of Plaintree
In addition to the Acquisition and subsequent to its fiscal 2008 year end on April 1, 2008,
Plaintree also:
(a)
created Class A preferred shares, which were issued as part of the consideration in the
Acquisition. The Class A Preferred Shares are non-voting, have a redemption value of $1,000 per
share, are entitled to cumulative dividends of 8% per year, are redeemable at any time at the
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
option of Plaintree and have a liquidation preference equal to their redemption value plus any
cumulative dividends accrued but not paid in priority to the common shares;
(b)
consolidated the outstanding common shares of the Company on a 10 preconsolidation shares for 1 post-consolidation share basis; and
(c)
deleted an old class of preferred shares no longer being used by the Company.
The Company’s common shares are quoted on the CNSX in Canada. All references to common
shares, options, warrants and per common share amounts for all periods presented herein have
been retroactively restated to reflect the one for ten share consolidation
Selected Financial Information
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars and are
prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP, which also conform in all material respects with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The Consolidated Statements
include the accounts of Plaintree, Hypernetics and the Triodetic Group of Companies, under the
continuity of interest method.
.
The following table sets forth selected financial information from the Company’s financial
statements for the three months ended June 30, 2009.
Statement of Operations Data
($000s, except per share data)
For the three months ended
June 30,
Revenue
Operating income/(loss)
Net income/(loss)
Net income/(loss) attributable to common
shareholders
Basic loss per share
Diluted loss per share
3
2009
(unaudited)
2008
(unaudited)
$ 2,948
108
108
(259)
$ 6,842
1,400
1,514
1,147
($0.02)
($0.02)
$ 0.12
$ 0.09
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Balance Sheet Data
($000s)
As at
June 30,
2009
(unaudited)
As at
March 31,
2009
(audited)
$10,259
6,516
4,944
Nil
$11,372
7,918
5,632
Nil
Total assets
Total liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Cash dividends declared per share
Results of Operations
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Plaintree, Hypernetics and
Triodetic Group of Companies. Under the continuity of interest method, the current and
comparative results are presented as if the companies have always been combined.
Plaintree Systems Inc.
($000s, except per share
and % amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Management services revenue –
related party
Product and service
Total revenue
-
2008 to
2009
$
51
2,897
2,948
6,842
6,842
(3,945)
(3,894)
1,693
1,255
42.6%
4,373
2,469
36.1%
(2,680)
(1,214)
130
275
371
42
329
1,147
108
108
$108
253
312
383
88
33
1,069
1,400
1,400
114
$1,514
(123)
(37)
(12)
(46)
296
78
(1,292)
(1,292)
(114)
$(1,406)
2009
$
Cost of revenue
Gross margin
Operating expenses:
Sales & marketing
Finance & administration
Research & development
Interest expense
Gain on foreign exchange
Income from operations
Income before taxes
Income tax benefit
Net income
4
Change
from
51
2008
$
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Business Segment Information
The Company's chief decision maker, the Chief Executive Officer, tracks the Company's
operations as two business segments - the design, development, manufacture, marketing and
support of electronic products, and the design and manufacture of steel, aluminum and stainless
steel specialty structures. The revenue and cost of sales as for the periods ending June 30, 2009
and June 30, 2008 are presented on the statement of operations.
Revenue by geographic location
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
Management Services revenue
Canada
$
$51,350
Product Revenue
Canada
United States
Other
Total product revenue
Total revenue
$611,108
2,232,782
53,123
$3,830,298
2,235,91
775,542
$2,897,013
$6,841,758
$2,948,363
$6,841,758
All of the management services revenue relates to one related party.
Revenue by division
Electronics
Specialty Structures
Total revenue
June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
$1,327,689
1,620,675
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
$1,193,590
5,648,168
$2,948,363
$6,841,758
June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
$(42,224)
150,176
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
$(139,742)
1,539,429
$107,953
$1,399,687
Net income by division
Electronics
Specialty Structures
Total net income
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The product revenue concentration (customers with revenues in excess of 10% of total
revenues) is as follows:
June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
Number of customers
% of total revenue
2
55
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
2
32
Revenue
Total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was $2,948,393 compared to $6,841,758 for the
same period in fiscal 2009. Revenue decrease can be attributed to a weaker demand for all of the
Company’s product lines.
Gross Margin
Total gross margin increased from 36.1% in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 to 42.6% for the first
quarter of fiscal 2010.
Operating Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses were $130,364 and $253,346 in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and
2009 respectively. These expenses consisted primarily of personnel and related costs associated
with the Company’s sales and marketing departments, which includes sales commission,
advertising, travel, trade shows and other promotional activities.
.
Finance and administration expenses
Finance and administrative expenses were $274,737 and $311,611 in the first quarter of fiscal
2010 and 2009 respectively. Finance and administration expenses consist primarily of costs
associated with managing the Company’s finances, which includes financial staff, legal and audit
activities.
Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses were $370,631 and $382,579 in the first quarter of fiscal
2010 and 2009 respectively. Research and development expenditures consist primarily of
engineering personnel expenses and costs associated with development.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Interest expense
Interest expenses consist of interest incurred on bank and related party debt. The majority of the
Company’s debt accrues interest at variable rates based on bank prime interest and with a
general decrease in interest rates the Company’s interest expense also decreased.
Gain on foreign exchange
The gain on foreign exchange represents the gain, realized or unrealized, of transactions
transactions that are completed in currencies other than the Company’s reporting currency.
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations against the Canadian dollar as sales
are denominated in US dollars and other foreign currencies, while expenditures are primarily
denominated in Canadian dollars. The 10% drop in the US rate of exchange from the start to the
close of the quarter resulted in a $328,967 loss.
Income tax benefit
The Company realized a benefit in its first quarter of fiscal 2009 resulting from future tax liabilities
in Hypernetics and the Triodetic Group of Companies that were extinguished upon the
amalgamation with Plaintree.
Net Income, Comprehensive Income and Net Income Attributable to Common
Shareholders
Net income and comprehensive income for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was $107,953
compared to a net income of $1,513,593 observed in the first fiscal quarter of 2009. Net income
attributable to common shareholders is calculated by reducing net income by the $366,500 of
cumulative dividends that accrued on preferred shares in the period. The cumulative dividends
accrue at 8% per annum on the face value of $18,325,000.
Quarterly Results
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Plaintree, Hypernetics and the
Triodetic Group of Companies. Under the continuity of interest method, the current and
comparative results are presented as if the companies have always been combined, however, the
table below reflects selected unaudited consolidated financial information that has been released
for each of the last eight quarters.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Quarters ended
(unaudited, in $000s except per share)
June 30
2009
Mar 31
2009
Dec 31
2008
Sept 30
2008
June 30
2008
Mar 31
2008
Dec 31
2007
Sept 30
2007
Q1-2010
Q4-2009
Q3-2009
Q2-2009
Q1-2009
Q4-2008
Q3-2008
Q2-2008
$2,948
$4,582
$4,932
$5,044
$6,842
$3,749
$3,224
$4,291
Inc./(loss) from
operations
$108
$928
$761
$1,657
$1,400
($399)
($58)
$1,105
Net income/(loss)
$108
$913
$761
$1,657
$1,514
($497)
$6
$1,306
($259)
$546
$395
$1,290
$1,147
($497)
$6
$1,306
($0.02)
$0.04
$0.03
$0.10
$0.09
($0.04)
$0.00
$0.10
($0.02)
$0.04
$0.03
$0.10
$0.09
($0.04)
$0.00
$0.10
Revenue
Net income/(loss)
attributed to common
shareholders
Net income/(loss)
per share-basic
Net income/(loss)
per share-diluted
Liquidity and Capital Resources
($000s)
Cash
Working Capital
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
As at June 30,
2009
(unaudited)
$ 1,176
5,561
As at March 31,
2008
(audited)
$ 1,452
5,940
Change
$ (276)
(379)
Three months ended
June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
Three months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
Change
580
(65)
(790)
3,689
(434)
(2,673)
(3,109)
369
1,883
Cash
As at June 30, 2009, the Company held $1,176,299 in cash, a decrease of $275,430 from March
31, 2008.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Working Capital
Working capital represents current assets less current liabilities. As at June 30, 2009, the
Company had positive working capital of $5,561,486 compared to $5,940,231 at March 31, 2008.
The Company paid down amounts owing on the demand loan during the quarter.
Cash provided by (used in) Operating activities
Cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was $580,436 compared
to $3,689,337 for the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. Cash provided in operating activities for
the first quarter of fiscal 2009 relates primarily to net income earned and changes in working
capital.
Cash used in Investing activities
Cash used by investing activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $65,491 compared to
$434,065 for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Cash used in investing activities relates to
capital acquisitions and improvements.
Cash (used in) provided by Financing activities
Cash used by financing activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $790,374 compared to
$2,673,034 for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Cash used by financing activities in the
first quarter of 2010 relates mostly to the repayment of related party demand loan principal. Cash
used by financing activities in the first quarter of 2009 relates to the repayment of related party
debt, distributions to shareholders offset by the addition of new related parties line of credit and
demand loan.
Outlook
Since the completion of the Acquisition on April 1, 2008, the Company showed progress towards
being able to fund its own operations from the revenue and positive cash flow from the operations
of the combined companies. The Company has achieved net income of approximately $4.8
million and positive working capital of approximately $5.9 million during fiscal 2009. The results
from the most recent quarter ending June 30, 2009 were lower than the previous quarters since
the completion of the Acquisition achieving a net income of $107,983 and positive working capital
of approximately $5.6 million, which results the Company attributes to the volatility in the markets.
The Company continues to carry significant bank and related party debt. The Company has Class
A preferred shares with a redemption value of $18,325,000 that accrue cumulative annual
dividends of 8% or $1,466,000 per year in priority over distributions to common shareholders.
Plaintree has two diversified business divisions consisting of Specialty Structures and Electronics.
The global economic downturn has started to affect the Company’s performance across both
divisions:
•
The Specialty Structures division has seen many expected projects delayed indefinitely.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
•
The Electronics division has also been downwardly affected. The aerospace and
telecommunication electronics products of this division have recently experienced several
delays of existing orders and in some cases cancellations have occurred.
As described in the Overview section of this MD&A, the Company completed the Acquisition of
Hypernetics and the Triodetic Group of Companies on April 1, 2008.
The total purchase price for both Hypernetics and the Triodetic Group of Companies was paid by
the Company by the combination of $1,500,000 cash; the issuance of 3,500,000 common shares
(35,000,000 pre-consolidation) and 18,325 Class A preferred shares of the Company. Following
the Acquisition, Hypernetics and the Triodetic Group of Companies, with the exception of a US
incorporated subsidiary, were amalgamated into Plaintree. Following the completion of the
amalgamation, the businesses of Hypernetics and the Triodetic Group of Companies have been
operated as separate divisions of Plaintree.
Concurrent with the Acquisition, Targa Group Inc., a company controlled by William David
Watson II and Nora Watson and Plaintree’s largest shareholder, provided a credit facility of up to
$2.8 million to Plaintree, consisting of (a) a demand loan of $1.8 million; and (b) a revolving $1
million credit line. All amounts advanced to Plaintree are payable on demand and bear interest at
a rate per annum equal to 2% above the prime lending rate of the Company’s banker as from
time to time determined. The credit facility is secured by a security interest granted over the
assets of Plaintree
There can be no assurances that the Company will achieve the long term operating results
required to reduce the bank and related party debt to adequate levels and achieve profitability to
meet its obligations to class A preferred shareholders and provide income and cash flow
attributable to common shareholders.
Related Party Transactions
Due from related parties
Due from related parties at June 30, 2009 consists of $443,558 (March 31, 2009, - $313,579) due
from Spotton Corporation which is a company controlled by the CEO of the Company. The
balances are due from related parties on demand.
Due to related parties (Convertible Debentures)
The balance of the convertible debenture debt outstanding as at June 30, 2009 was $247,671
(March 31, 2009 - $423,681). In the three months ended June 30, 2009, the convertible
debentures accrued $3,694 of interest and $179,704 were converted into common shares. The
convertible debentures balance of $247,671 outstanding as at June 30, 2009 consists of interest
only.
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Due to related parties – other- current portion
March 31,
2009
(audited)
June 30,
2009
(unaudited)
Due to Senior Officers
Due to Shareholders (Class A preferred shares)
44,028
90,000
$
44,028
150,000
$ 134,028
$
194,028
$
As of June 30, 2009, $44,028 (March 31, 2009 - $44,028) remained owing to senior
officers for past services. The amount outstanding is non-interest-bearing and payable on
demand.
The board of directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $10.914052 per Class
A preferred share ($200,000 in the aggregate) payable on February 27, 2009 to the
holders of record at the close of business on February 23, 2009. The Class A preferred
shares are held by related parties and are entitled to annual cumulative dividends of 8%
on the $1,000 redemption amount of the Class A preferred shares. The dividend declared
is a partial payment of the dividends accumulated in fiscal 2009. $110,000 of the
dividend has been paid and the remaining $90,000 is listed as dividends payable and is
included above as Due to shareholders.
Subsequent to the quarter end, the board of directors of the Company declared a cash
dividend of $10.914052 per Class A preferred share ($200,000 in the aggregate) payable
on July 22, 2009 to the holders of record at the close of business on July 24, 2009.
Long – Term Due to related parties (Other)
June 30,
2009
(unaudited)
Due to Senior Officers
Due to Tidal Quality Management Inc.
Due to Targa Group Inc.
March 31,
2009
(audited)
$2,100,365
332,949
134,812
$2,025,736
330,624
134,812
$2,568,126
$ 2,491,172
As at June 30, 2009, a balance of $2,100,365 ($2,025,736 on March 31, 2009) consisting
of $1,679,095 of principal ($1,622,167 on March 31, 2009) and interest of $421,270
($403,569 on March 31, 2009) remained owing to senior officers. These amounts are
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recorded in Due to related parties – other – long-term as the parties have agreed not to
demand repayment before December 2010.
Until March 31, 2003, the Company leased facilities from a company controlled by Targa.
Lease arrears, including interest of $114,141 (March 31, 2009 - $111,816) owing to this
related party, amounted to $332,949 (March 31, 2009 - $330,624). In 2003, this related
party entered into a forbearance agreement with the Company whereby the Company
agreed to repay the amounts owing and the related party was provided with a security
interest in the form of a mortgage on the property owned by the Company. The
forbearance agreement is now in default. The party has agreed not to demand repayment
before September 2010 and is included in Due to related parties – other – long-term.
On April 1, 2008, the principal of $310,386 on a loan from Targa was repaid.
Accumulated interest in the amount of $134,812, (March 31, 2009 - $134,812) which was
in Due to related parties – other – current portion on a loan from Targa remains
outstanding as of June 30, 2009.
The party has agreed not to demand repayment before December 2010 and the amount is
included in Due to related parties – other – long-term.
Due to related parties – line of credit and demand loan
During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, a demand loan of up to $1,800,000 and a revolving
line of credit of up to $1,000,000 were established between Targa and the Company.
Under the loan agreements, all amounts advanced to the Company are payable on demand
and bear interest at bank prime plus 2%. The Targa Credit Facility is secured by a security
interest granted over the assets of the Company. At June 30, 2009, $1,000,000 remained
outstanding on the line of credit with accumulated interest of $63,851 for a balance of $
1,063,851 ; $nil was drawn against the revolving demand loan with accumulated interest
owing of $61,314 for a balance of $61,314. Targa has agreed that it will not demand
repayment before December 2010 and, accordingly, the amounts are being shown as long
term.
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Other Contracts and Commitments
The following table provides a summary of the Company’s obligations outstanding as at June 30,
2008:
Due to related parties – convertible debentures $
Due to related parties – other
Bank debt
Long Term due to related parties – line of credit
Long Term due to related parties – demand loan
$
Payments due by period (unaudited)
Less than
Total
1 year
247,672
$
- $
2,702,154
134,028
1,145,408
142,680
1,063,851
61,314
5,220,399
$
276,708 $
1-3
Years
247,672
2,568,126
1,002,728
1,063,851
61,314
4,943,691
Facilities
As a result of the amalgamation, the Company obtained facilities previously owned by
Hypernetics Ltd consisting of 12,000 square feet and by the Triodetic Group of Companies
consisting of 18,000 square feet of plant and office space, both located in Arnprior, Ontario. In
addition, the Company has recently completed the construction of additional plant and office
space at its facilities in Arnprior, Ontario, providing another 7,000 square feet.
The Company considers that the new premises along with the addition that the Company is
building will provide it with adequate space to house its operations.
Critical accounting estimates
The following critical accounting policies and significant estimates are used in the preparation of
our consolidated financial statements:
Revenue recognition and warranties
Revenue from product sales is recorded on shipment when all significant contractual obligations
have been satisfied provided evidence of an arrangement exists, the price to the customer is
fixed and determinable and collection is probable.
In addition, a provision for potential warranty claims is recorded at the time of sale, based on
warranty terms and prior claims experience. Extended warranty contracts are sold separately
from the product and the associated revenue is recognized over the term of the agreement.
Service revenue is recognized when the service is performed.
Revenue on fixed-price contracts is recognized based on the estimated percentage of completion
of services rendered that reflects the extent of work accomplished. Management estimates the
percentage-of-completion by reference to measures of performance that are (a) reasonably
determinable and are (b) directly related to the activities critical to completion of the contract. The
Company uses this method of revenue recognition because projected contract revenue and costs
may reasonably be estimated based on the Company’s business practices, methods and
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
historical experience. This method requires estimates of costs and profits over the entire term of
the contract. Management regularly reviews underlying estimates of project profitability and any
revisions to estimates are reflected in the statement of earnings for the period in which the facts
that give rise to the revision become known. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, are
recognized in the period in which the loss is determined. Contract losses are measured as the
amount by which the estimated costs of the contract exceed the estimated total revenue from the
contract.
Progress billings are recorded as deferred revenue to the extent that the billings exceed revenue
recognized to date. Unbilled revenue is recorded to the extent that revenue has been
recognized, but not yet billed to the customer.
Research and development costs
Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development costs are deferred once technical
feasibility has been established and all criteria for deferral under GAAP are met. Such costs are
amortized, commencing when the product is released, over the lesser of the expected life of the
related product and three years.
Inventories
Finished goods are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) and net realizable value. Work in
process and raw materials are valued at the lower of cost and replacement cost. Provisions for
the excess and obsolete inventory are made in the period in which management determines the
inventory to be excess or obsolete.
Use of accounting estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally GAAP requires the
Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting
periods presented. Management makes estimates related to revenue recognition and allowance
for doubtful accounts, useful lives of assets, valuation of its investment in partnership, valuation of
its inventory, stock-based compensation, certain accrued liabilities, deferred revenue and
convertible debentures. Actual results could differ from the estimates made by management.
Stock option plan
The Company has stock option plans as described in Note 10 to the Fiscal 2008 Financial
Statements. The Company uses the fair value based method to measure stock-based
compensation for all stock-based awards made to non-employees, and for direct awards made to
directors and employees of common shares, stock appreciation rights, and awards that result
from settlement for cash or other assets. Awards that the Company has the ability to settle in
shares are recorded as equity whereas awards that the Company is required to or has a practice
of settling in cash are recorded as liabilities.
Changes in accounting policies
Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the Canadian Institute of Chartered
Accountants (“CICA”) issued Section 3064, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, replacing Section
3062, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and Section 3450, Research and Development
Costs. Section 3064 establishes standards for the recognition, measurement, presentation and
disclosure of goodwill subsequent to its initial recognition and of intangible assets by profit-
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
oriented enterprises. The adoption of this policy did not have a material impact on the Company’s
financial statements and disclosure.
Recent accounting pronouncements
International Financial Reporting Standards
On February 13, 2008, the Accounting Standards Board confirmed that the use of IFRS will be
required for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, for publicly accountable profitoriented enterprises. After that date, IFRS will replace Canadian GAAP for those enterprises.
While IFRS is based on a conceptual framework similar to Canadian GAAP, there are significant
differences with respect to recognition, measurement and disclosures. The Company is in the
process of developing a plan for the implementation of IFRS and will assess the impact of the
differences in accounting standards on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. It is not
possible to quantify the impact of these differences at this time. The Company expects to make
changes to processes and system before the 2011 fiscal year, in time to enable the Company to
record transactions under IFRS. Training and additional resources will be utilized to ensure timely
conversion to IFRS.
Business Combinations
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) issued CICA Handbook Section 1582,
Business Combinations, Section 1601, Consolidated Financial statements and Section 1602, NonControlling Interests. These sections replace the former Section 1581, Business Combinations and
Section 1600, Consolidated Financial Statements and establish a new section for accounting for a
non-controlling interest in a subsidiary. These sections provide the Canadian equivalent to
International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 3, Business
Combinations (January 2008) and International Accounting Standard 27, Consolidated and
Separate Financial Statements (January 2008). CICA 1582 is effective for business combinations
for which the acquisition date is on/after the beginning of the first annual reporting period
beginning on/after January 1, 2011. CICA 1601 and CICA 1602 apply to interim and annual
consolidated financial statements relating to years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.
Management is evaluating the impact of these standards on its financial statements.
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Summary of Outstanding Share Data
As at June 30, 2009, the following equity instruments of the Company were issued and
outstanding:
Common Shares:
12,925,253
Class A Preferred Shares: *
18,325
*
The Class A Preferred shares provide an 8% cumulative dividend based on a value of
$1,000 per share, are redeemable at the option of the Company at any time at $1,000 per share
plus accrued dividends and they are non-voting.
Convertible Debentures:**
$nil principal value
**
The Company has issued various tranches of convertible debentures to related parties
for total outstanding value at June 30, 2009, of $247,672 ($nil principal value and $247,672
accrued interest). The debentures plus accrued interest are convertible at any time into common
shares of the Company at varying conversion rates that were determined at the time of issuance
of each tranche. If all the debentures plus accrued interest were converted at June 30. 2009, the
total number of common shares issued would be 229,935.
Options:***
Options to acquire 570,000 common shares
***
The options, having exercise prices ranging from $0.12 to $0.80, were granted pursuant
to the Company’s stock option plan.
Additional information relating to the Company may be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or the
Company’s website at www.plaintree.com.
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